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Sihhiye Hittite Sun Disk

This is a large scale replica/statue of a HittiteSun Disk located at Sihhiye Meydan in Ankara. The original, housed in the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations dates back to 2500-2250 BC. Until recently, this was the city symbol of Ankara, but under the current mayor, the city emblem was changed to a mosque based logo. Sun Disks, mostly discovered in tombs, are believed to have had a religious-ritual significance. And for the hardcore orthodox, irrespective of their religion, ancient Pagan religious symbols are simply intolerable: Damnatio memoriae! I'm surprised this statue is still standing.